Trabalho de conclusão de curso - Relatório final de estágio obrigatório e relato de caso

Abstract

Pleuropneumonia, also known as pleuritis or infectious pleural effusion, is the inflammation of the lung parenchyma that extends to the pleural space, between the visceral pleura, which lines the lungs, and the parietal pleura, which lines the thoracic cavity. Among several causes, it is commonly related to the confinement and transport of horses for long periods, which suppresses airway defense mechanisms, such as mucus production and secretion. This case report will address the causes of pleuropneumonia, describing anatomy, definition, etiology, clinical signs, diagnostic methods and treatment, with an emphasis on critical analysis of the conduct to be taken. The purpose of this work is to report a case of septic pleuropneumonia in a horse, treated during the mandatory internship period, in the city of Campo Grande - MS, undergoing clinical treatment.